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Learning to Swim

Synopsis:

Ingrid and her son Ross welcome Syrian refugee Ahmed into their home in a quiet English town and find a way to resist a rising tide of fear and hostility.

Country:

United Kingdom

Directed by:

Ruth Grimberg

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Chris J. Allan

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Caris Rianne

Programming Team
Kylie Ann Ford, Nico Drysdale, Whitney Rogers, Zachary Towlen, Wayne Madden

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Anne Tye & Jonny Tull

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